Community Support Worker

• Provide safe, compassionate and personalised care to patients in their own homes, working alongside registered nurses, therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Support patients with a range of nursing and therapy needs, helping them to maintain their independence and remain safely at home wherever possible.
• Carry out delegated clinical activities and interventions under the direction of a registered healthcare professional and within your agreed level of competence.
• Provide holistic, person-centred support, recognising changes in a patient's needs or condition and reporting concerns appropriately.
• Support the team with relevant clinical and administrative duties to ensure patients receive timely and coordinated care.
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate patient records and confidently use the relevant IT systems required for the role.
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider community team to deliver a responsive and effective service.

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

Essential

• Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3)
• A recognised equivalent course
• Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate

Desirable

• GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
• ECDL certificate
• Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).
• PSI qualification

Essential

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS An awareness of risk management.
• Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.
• Knowledge of multiagency services available and processes for referral
• Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being
• Self-management skills-managing time and workload
• Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• To be able to promote the work of the team across the trust
• Effective interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• Adaptable and flexible
• Ability to cope with uncertainty and change
• Proactive and innovative
• An awareness of risk management.

Essential

• Flexible about work location - the post holder will be required to travel to other CLCH sites in London
• Appropriate level of physical fitness to perform the job (as outlined in the job description) with or without limitation